This is the 7890th most frequent German word.
herrschen
"Herrschen" means "to rule" or "to prevail."
Here, 'herrscht' refers to the state or prevailing condition of tranquility or calmness.
Im winterlichen Gebirge herrscht eine tiefe Ruhe.
In the wintry mountains, a deep calm prevails.
In this sentence, 'herrscht' indicates the act of governing or ruling by a monarch.
Der König herrscht seit zwanzig Jahren über das Land.
The king has ruled over the country for twenty years.
In this context, 'herrscht' is used to describe the prevailing state of conflict or discord between parties.